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Like dolphins can swim
Is it still possible today? To be a hero? she thinks. Is it possible to make a difference? To change the world? To achieve what no one ever thought...
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In A Curragh Boat In Venice
In A Curragh Boat In Venice by Paul McCann These days in Ireland I’ve seen the huge variety of international restauraunts in towns and cities and...
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A Knock On The Door
Doris sat in her bed looking at some old photos in her albums . She loved looking back at the old photos . Her husband never returned from the war...
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Steelie 5
Brodie’s breath smelled of stale whisky. He glinted at him with darkened eyes. ‘How did you know my mum’s name was Martha?’ The quarter-gill glass...
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Hibernation
We prepare a bed of leaves in a hidden place as these hard days shorten. I tell the forest not to wake me until... possibly the snow drops appear,...
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Amoeba
How much was he going to take, Calla wondered as she waited and watched him move around the flat. Whenever he came over, he would take something. A...
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1:5:10 Lores (Part 6)
“It actually didn’t take as long as we thought it would.” Brian chuckled. “We’ve got a good first draft if you wanted to take a look.” Lore and Char...
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Above the Teme and Ludlow
18/02/25 Park by the teeming river Teme that semi-circles Ludlow below the castle ruins. Walk up the steep path and steps through the woods opposite...
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1:5:10 Lores (Part 5)
“What do you want to start with? We can either go to the armoury or the prison.” Char pointed to the buttons on the lift. Lore pushed the call button...
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So Much To Lose
With a look in the mirror I see I'm as round as a bumble-ing bee. Having so much on show (yes, wherever I go) a tri-kini I'll need at the sea Though...
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1:5:10 Lores (Part 4)
Following the grey line, they arrived at the prison floor. Stepping out of the lift and onto the floor, they were transported back in time; their...
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Testimonium Regis - Part 5 of 5
“Follow through with what? A coup? Because a child asked you to?” Hugh panicked but kept his voice low. “Sirs. The ceremony is upon us. We don’t have...
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Family Affair (Dead Reckoning series - Part 49)
In which Jeannie tells all whilst the Detectives have a communication breakdown.
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The Sogginess of the Long-Distance Runner
A fond but terrifying recollection of my childhood sporting achievements.
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School Days - Walking Through My Mind
Schooldays – Walking Through My Mind Warm days, sunny days Filled with playful times First day, school day Walking through my mind Infant steps,...
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The Patrolman - 9
Marlon Bishop stepped over the unpaid bills.
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Parcel for you - Part 53
‘Okay Mum. I’ll sort it in a minute.’ ‘And some bus fare for these two. I had to pay for them, two pounds thirty each, cobble together the change.’ ‘...
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Mr. Portleven's Electricity Class
Every thing in here is true except for Portleven's name in case someone related to the ******* reads this
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The Book: Chapter 21
Alice sat in the staffroom, staring at the book. It rarely used her name directly. It was a bastard, using cryptic rhymes and twisted riddles...
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Steelie 4
Steelie nudged him. ‘Get another round in. Tae even think of Cockeyed Bill’s stink’s making me boak.’ Brodie’s eyes felt heavy. He hadn’t drunk...
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